This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when scheduled for open kidney surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It covers how to get ready for the surgery, what to expect during the hospital stay, and what to do at home after discharge.
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This handout is for patients who are having open liver the biliary resection surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It covers how to prepare for the surgery, what to expect, and self-care after going home.
This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect when admitted to UW Medical Center for open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair surgery. It includes how to prepare for the surgery, what happens during the hospital stay, and basic instructions to follow at home after discharge.
This handout describes how to prepare for open thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm repair and what to expect afterward. A thoracoabdominal aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the upper part of the aorta.
This handout explains pain control methods for UW Medicine patients. It focuses mostly on questions related to opioid medicines, tapering, and safety.
This handout gives important information about taking opioid pain medicines while you are in the hospital.
This handout for new mothers gives important information about taking opioid pain medicines while in the hospital. This document is part of the workbook "Your Care After Giving Birth."
This handout is for patients having both oral chemotherapy and radiation treatment at Alvord Brain Tumor Center at UW Medical Center in Seattle, Washington. It tells what to expect during the course of treatment, and lists the medicines to take during therapy.
This CareMap for patients and their caregivers shows the care plan that is expected before and after having orthopedic oncology surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. The CareMap begins 2 weeks before surgery and gives recovery steps through discharge from the hospital.
This care map provides day-by-day instructions for a patient with an ostomy. Included are categories for physical activity, diet, health education, and discharge planning. This care map covers care before and the first 5 days after surgery.
This handout explains what otitis externa is. It giives information about its causes, symptoms, how it is diagnosed, and treatments.
This handout explains and illustrates treatment of otitis media (OT). It explains how the middle ear and eustacian tube work, and what causes OT. It includes diagnosis, medical treatment, surgical treatment, and self-care afterward.
This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect during their hospital stay after having head and neck surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. It covers the day of surgery through day 7, when most patients are discharged and may leave the hospital.
This handout, called a CareMap, shows what a patient may expect during their hospital stay after having head and neck surgery at University of Washington Medical Center. This CareMap gives specific information for patients who have a tracheostomy tube. It covers the day of surgery through day 7, when most patients are discharged and may leave the hospital.
This brochure outlines what to expect, how to prepare, and how to plan for recovery from otoplasty surgery, done to alter the appearance of the outer ear.
This handout explains what otosclerosis is, how it develops, and how ears usually work. It talks about stapedial otosclerosis and cochlear otosclerosis, 2 types of hearing loss. It also explains treatment options such as medical intervention, hearing aids, and stapes surgery.
This handout is for patients at UW Medical Center who have a history of substance misuse. It explains how your care providers will partner with you and what to expect during your hospital stay.
This handout is for patients and their families on 6SA unit at University of Washington Medical Center. It tells why hospital patients are at greater risks of falling, and lists how the patient can help reduce their fall risk. It includes a place for the patient or a family member to sign, to indicate their agreement to following the safety procedures while they are on the unit.
This handout for patients taking warfarin explains "bridging." This term refers to giving you injections of a different blood-thinning medicine when your warfarin therapy must be stopped.
This tool lists key English terms and phrases used in the clinic setting, alongside a translation into non-English languages commonly used at UWMC. Terms and phrases assist with daily living, appointment information, and comfort items. A pain scale is included.
This handout explains ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, a condition that can occur when some fertility medicines are used. It includes causes, symptoms, prevention, and when to call the clinic.
This handout answers common questions about early pregnancy loss (also known as miscarriage) and the termination of pregnancy (also known as abortion).
This handout is for patients at University Reproductive Care in Seattle. It explains the steps involved in a fertility treatment called "ovulation induction/intrauterine insemination."
This handout is for patients at University Reproductive Care in Seattle. It explains the steps involved in a fertility treatment called "ovulation induction-sequential/intrauterine insemination."
This handout is Section 9 of the manual "Breastfeeding Your Preterm Baby." It gives information about oxytocin, the hormone released during breastfeeding, and explains how to use oxtocin nasal spray to help milk let-down when breasts are engorged and do not respond to nursing, massage, warmth, or pumping.